GWS' resounding 52-point win over Collingwood on Sunday has left coach Adam Kingsley feeling immensely proud.
Despite an undermanned side that saw Tom Green, Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer all sidelined through injury, the task for the Giants was big, and they couldn't have responded any better.
Adding to the injury carnage was ruckman Kieran Briggs, who was stretchered off the field following a heavy collision.
Vision shows that Briggs was nudged forward in the marking contest by Darcy Cameron into the oncoming Sam Taylor.
The Giants tall was treated for a neck injury, which is understood to be cleared of, but has subsequently entered concussion protocols and will miss next week's clash against Melbourne.
"(Briggs) was out for a little bit, so he'll go through the (concussion) protocols," Giants coach Adam Kingsley said.
"He's gone to Westmead (hospital) just as a precaution, but I think he's OK. Obviously it was a nasty incident, and concussion, so he'll miss next week.
"I saw Sam Taylor flying backwards, that was probably what took my eyes. I don't know if (Briggs) was pushed or not."
Left-field options Lachie Keefe and Max Gruzewski shouldered the load in Briggs' absence, which Kingsley was admittedly surprised with their impressive performance.
"It was really important for us and it was an amazing effort from (Lachie) Keefy," Kingsley said.
"He did it in Round 22 up in Brisbane and so I think it's likely (he'll continue in the role). We'll go through our options."
"Nick Madden is progressing really well, but whether he's ready to be picked for AFL footy or not."
Collingwood's inaccuracy in front of goal was compounded by Kingsley's men's ability to ply their trademark run-and-carry on the ball, utilising strength in numbers to outwork, outsmart and overwhelm the Pies.
All-Australian defender Taylor proved why he's among the best in the competition while recently re-signed youngster Finn Callaghan validated St Kilda's monster, albeit unsuccessful, $17 million offer.
"I couldn't be prouder and happier with the way we performed," Kingsley said post game.
"I thought our pressure, our intensity was first class. I thought the way we moved the ball was really strong.
"We had patches, and we still have plenty to work on and we'll continue to improve our game each and every week.
"But all in all, I was absolutely rapt."
Taylor amassed 12 intercept possessions from 17 touches, whilst also kicking his second goal in his career.
But more importantly, he kept Collingwood's three-pronged attack in Brody Mihocek, Tim Membrey and Dan McStay to three goals between them.
The Giants will be hoping to continue their strong start to the season next week, when they face Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday.
